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Eagle Nest, NM
Village in Colfax County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87718.
Population
451
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
1
Eagle Nest and its ZIP codes
Eagle Nest at a glance
- Eagle Nest is about 5.8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Eagle Nest, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colfax County. PPP loans are for Eagle Nest.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,900
4,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $9,008 per person
PPP loans
$269K
13 loans, 29 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Eagle Nest, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
953
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 5°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eagle Nest, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Eagle Nest
1 in or overlapping Eagle Nest. Population shown
Cities near Eagle Nest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ute ParkCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Taos Ski ValleyVillage | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Angel FireVillage | 11 mi | 28.4 |
| Red RiverTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Taos PuebloCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 15.6 |
| Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| CimarronVillage | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| TaosTown | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| San CristobalCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.9 |
| QuestaVillage | 22 mi | 7.1 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| TalpaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eagle Nest, NM in?
- Eagle Nest is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Eagle Nest, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eagle Nest include 87718.
- What is the population of Eagle Nest, NM?
- About 451 people live in Eagle Nest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eagle Nest?
- Nearby places include Ute Park (9.1 mi), Taos Ski Valley (10 mi), Angel Fire (11 mi), Red River (13 mi), Taos Pueblo (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023